Liam Payne confirms he’s performing at The BRITs with a massive star

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Liam Payne

by Alex Ross |
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As if the likes of Justin Timberlake, Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa performing at this year's BRIT Awards wasn't massive enough, former One Direction star Liam Payne has also now joined the star studded line-up.

Liam, who released his first ever solo music last year, took over The BRIT Awards' Twitter account for a Q&A and he received an invite he just couldn't refuse!

Whilst answering questions from fans, Liam's friend and fellow singer Rita Ora popped up to ask him if he'd join her on stage for a performance at The BRIT Awards when they take place on Wednesday 21st February.

**Watch the moment below: **

Obviously Liam accepted Rita's invitation, with The BRIT Awards later confirming the news on their official Twitter account.

Liam later wrote, 'So excited to be performing at The @BRITs on Wednesday night with @RitaOra! #LiamPayneBrits'. [sic]

See the best of Liam's Instagram posts:

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Liam Payne best Instagram photos

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This epic One Direction stage selfie

He wrote, 'Tonight in Milan was amazing'

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When he and Cheryl wore matching mud masks

He wrote, 'I miss you!...the things you make me doud83eudd13ud83dude0b home soon!'

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When he melted hearts all over the world with this dog picture

He wrote, 'Woof Woof ud83dudc36ud83dudc36'

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When he posed for a selfie on stage with Niall Horan

He wrote, 'Last nights pic thanks Cardiff u were great'.

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When he introduced baby Bear to the world

He wrote, 'My close friends and family know there are very few times when I'm left speechless... wow!I'm incredibly happy to welcome our new baby boy into the world, it's a moment that I will never forget for the rest of my life and my favourite memory I have so far. I'm completely in awe of his incredible mother and how she has been the whole way through this, she's really made my dreams come true. We haven't named him yet but he's already capturing hearts including mine. I feel very blessed.Happy Mother's Day everyone!'

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When he showed off his new shades

He wrote, 'New shades. Who dis?'.

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This adorable selfie with his girlfriend Cheryl

He wrote, 'u2b50ufe0fud83dude4cud83cudffcud83dude4fud83cudffc'.

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When he looked dapper meeting the Queen

He wrote, 'An absolute honour to meet the Queen today on such a fantastic occasion. Privileged to share the room with such inspirational @queensyoungleaders, hear their stories and how they are helping to rebuild and preserve a sometimes broken worldud83dude4fud83cudffc'

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When he gave fans an insight into what he's going to look like when he's older

He wrote, 'This is what will happen if I don't quit this damn job soon ud83dude02'

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When he reenacted this amazing throwback

He wrote, 'Still got it ud83dude0e'.

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When he showed off his amazing set of abs

He said, 'Workout done off to party!!! #britawards2016'

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When he took Halloween to the next level

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When he made use of Snapchat's popular fiters

He wrote, 'Woof'.

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When he gushed about his girlfriend Cheryl

He wrote, 'Happy #internationalwomensday to my favourite woman in the world ud83dude18ud83dude18 hope I make you as happy as u make me X'

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When his dog

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When he posed NAKED on a boat

He wrote, 'Damn that was my last pair!'

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When he got creative on holiday

He wrote, 'Few fi fo fum... machu pichu for some Incan fun'

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When he posed with the one and only Ashton Kutcher

He wrote, 'Backstage with @aplusk ready for @fallontonight ud83dudc4cud83cudffc'

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When he teamed up with Rita Ora for the Fifty Shades Freed single

He wrote, '#FiftyShadesFreed'.

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When he turned up to The BRIT Awards with Cheryl

He wrote, '#BRITs'.

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When he showed his support for Katy Perry

He wrote, 'Good luck tonight @katyperry ud83dudca5'.

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When he wished Bear a Happy Birthday

He wrote, 'Can't believe my little man is one today, where does the time go? Happy birthday son you're my worldud83cudf0dud83dudc3b'. [sic]

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When he looked super cool in Dubai

He wrote, 'Hello Dubai ud83dude0e'.

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When he posed with Charlie Puth

He wrote, 'Kicking it with my G @charlieputh'.

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Then showed his love for Camila Cabello

He wrote, 'Look who I bumped into.. Havan na na na @camila_cabello'. [sic]

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When he channelled his inner Peaky Blinder

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When he showed off his smile

He wrote, 'Was it really that funny? ud83eudd37ud83cudffb‍♂ufe0fud83eudd13'.

Although it hasn't been revealed what Liam and Rita will perform, the pair recently collaborated for their amazing track 'For You', which is the lead single from the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack.

When it first landed back in January, fans of the pair were delighted with the single, with some admitting it is their favourite song of the year so far!

Before Fifty Shades Freed hit cinemas, Liam and Rita dropped their very steamy video for 'For You'.

**Check it out below: **

Now that he's a confirmed performer, fans will also be delighted to learn that Liam now has an official BRIT Awards hashtag, which comes with a cute little emoji.

Liam joins the already star-studded performance line-up on the night. As well as himself and Rita Ora, Justin Timberlake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Stormzy, Critics’ Choice Winner Jorja Smith, Rag'n'Bone Man and The Foo Fighters are all set to light up the BRIT Awards stage.

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